1. Processes that involve different types of materials, phases, or components acting together, typically referring to chemical or physical reactions occurring at interfaces between different states of matter or substances
The combustion of wood is a heterogeneous process involving solid fuel and gaseous oxygen.
A combustão da madeira é um processo heterogêneo envolvendo combustível sólido e oxigênio gasoso.
2. In chemistry, reactions where reactants and products exist in different physical states or phases
Heterogeneous processes in catalysis often occur at the surface of a solid catalyst.
Processos heterogêneos em catálise frequentemente ocorrem na superfície de um catalisador sólido.
3. Systems or operations composed of diverse, non-uniform elements or components
The manufacturing industry involves heterogeneous processes combining mechanical, chemical, and thermal operations.
A indústria de manufatura envolve processos heterogêneos que combinam operações mecânicas, químicas e térmicas.